Sexual Harassment Stories and Experiences

Elizabeth

     Being a 19 year old college student, working a job with reasonable hours is hard to find. So, I picked up a restaurant job.

     Upon starting my new job, I was immediately ignored by all of the females. They would talk behind my back and call me a slut.

     The guys that I work with have always been friendly with me, all except for one who scares me. He can’t seem to keep his remarks, or his hands to himself. If ever we’re alone for some reason hell make comments such as “nice t***”, and has even gone as far as to reach under my apron and grab my private areas. I find this extremely uncomfortable and laugh it off as much as possible, but I don’t know how to handle it. I’ve told him I have a boyfriend and that he has a girlfriend, and he only replies “they don’t have to know.” I feel almost as if it is my fault for having a bubbly personality because I’ll be friendly with anyone. The managers put up with him and his violent rages, such as when he’s threatened our hostess. I am scared of him.

     I feel like I should leave the situation alone because I’m leaving for the summer and will not be returning to that job, but I don’t know what to do until then.

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